New York Markets After Hours

Recent stumbles aside, 2 tech stocks to buy

When discussing the giants of the tech sector, outside of Apple, many are viewed as being past their prime. However, I think two of them may have left their problems behind on the way to a longer-term payoff for investors. See full story.

Refinancing near retirement can be smart

Tempting low interest rates continue to make headlines, making refinancing look attractive. But when retirement isn’t far off, the decision to refinance can get more complicated. See full story.

Retirement fears rise among older workers

The economy is sputtering back to life, but workers aged 50 and over have grown more fearful—both about their job security and their retirement prospects. See full story.

U.S. stocks rise on hopes for fiscal-cliff talks

Wall Street looks past political turmoil in Italy to fixate again on the negotiations in Washington. See full story.

Top 10 tech trends to watch in 2013

The technology industry has been going through major changes that became even more pronounced in 2012. Events and trends this year have set the stage for potentially significant shifts in 2013. MarketWatch looks at 10 tech industry trends to watch and questions to ask in the coming year. See full story.

The fiscal cliff is a misleading metaphor, writes Rex Nutting. The tax and spending laws will change on that day, it’s true, but the impact will be spread out over many, many months. We’re already feeling the pain. See full story.

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